A small HMO is a shared house for three to six unrelated people. Gerrards Cross is 19 miles west of London. We price small HMO conversions (3–6 sharers) there against England’s HMO rules and the council’s written HMO standards, so work is planned to the standard an inspection looks for.
- Area
- Buckinghamshire, England
- Postcodes
- SL9
- Location
- 19 miles west of London
- Pricing region
- South East
What do small HMO conversions (3–6 sharers) in Gerrards Cross involve?
- Fire doors to rooms off the escape route
- Interlinked smoke and heat detection
- Second bathroom, shower room or ensuites
- Decoration and durable flooring
- Room-by-room size check before any work starts
Which rules apply in Gerrards Cross?
The rules below are the England-wide position for this kind of work. Councils add their own standards and schemes on top, so we always check the address in Gerrards Cross before we price.
- Under the Renters’ Rights Act, civil penalties reach £40,000 for offences such as running an unlicensed HMO.
- Licensed HMOs must meet national minimum bedroom sizes: 6.51 m² for one person aged 10 or over, 10.22 m² for two, and 4.64 m² for a child under 10.
- National rules ask for an adequate number of bathrooms, WCs and basins and suitably located kitchens; numeric ratios are set by each council.
- 7 or more sharers is a sui generis large HMO and normally needs planning permission.
How much do small HMO conversions (3–6 sharers) cost in Gerrards Cross?
| Item | UK typical | Local guide | Per |
|---|---|---|---|
| Typical 3–4 bed house to a 5–6 bed HMO, all-in | £30,000 – £75,000 | £33,600 – £84,000 | project |
| Conversion works per letting room (walls, linings, electrics, decoration; excludes kitchens, bathrooms and fire systems; our estimate) | £3,500 – £6,500 | £3,900 – £7,300 | letting room |
| Shared bathroom refit | £5,500 – £9,000 | £6,150 – £10,100 | bathroom |
| Interlinked mains alarm system (Grade D type), small HMO (our estimate from installer guides) | £800 – £2,000 | £900 – £2,250 | house |
| FD30S fire door leaf into an existing frame, with seals, closer and hinges, fitted | £300 – £600 | £340 – £670 | door |
Prices in Gerrards Cross are shown with our regional adjustment for South East (above the UK average). Your quote is itemised and fixed in writing once the scope and specification are agreed.
How long does it take?
Allow 4–10 weeks on site for a typical job. Drawings, approvals and long-lead items such as kitchens or fire door sets are booked before we start.
When do Gerrards Cross landlords need it?
Typical reasons for this work in Gerrards Cross:
- A three or four-bedroom house you want to let to sharers
- An existing small HMO needs bringing up to date
Questions about small HMO conversions (3–6 sharers) in Gerrards Cross
Does a small HMO need a licence?
In England a mandatory licence is needed when five or more people from two or more households share, and smaller HMOs can need one where the council runs additional licensing. Wales still applies a three-storey test, while in Scotland and Northern Ireland every HMO needs a licence. We check the address and tell you which applies before quoting.
Which postcodes in Gerrards Cross do you work in?
All of them, including SL9, and the surrounding parts of Buckinghamshire.
Where do I check the HMO rules for an address in Gerrards Cross?
With the local council for the address. Councils in England can add additional licensing and Article 4 directions on top of the national rules. Check the council’s website for the exact address before you buy or start work.
How much do small HMO conversions (3–6 sharers) cost in Gerrards Cross?
Our guide ranges for South East are in the table on this page, and the guide-price tool gives a figure for your house. A fixed written quote follows a free site visit.
Small HMO conversions (3–6 sharers) near Gerrards Cross
- Chalfont Saint Peter · 2 mi
- Uxbridge · 4 mi
- Rickmansworth · 5 mi
- Slough · 6 mi
- Ruislip · 6 mi
- Amersham · 6 mi
- All of Buckinghamshire
Other HMO services in Gerrards Cross
- House to HMO conversion in Gerrards Cross
- Ensuite installation in Gerrards Cross
- Fire alarm and detection systems in Gerrards Cross
- Communal kitchen refits in Gerrards Cross
- Fire doors in Gerrards Cross
- Licence condition and schedule-of-works in Gerrards Cross
- Layout changes and room reconfiguration in Gerrards Cross
- Professional and co-living HMO refurbs in Gerrards Cross